Liverpool's potentially record-breaking move for Florian Wirtz is a statement of intent from the Premier League champions.
With Manchester City and Arsenal ready to splash the cash this summer to close the gap, the Anfield club are ready to pay an eye-watering sum of money for the widely coveted Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.
It would represent a rare piece of extravagant business for such a measured club, whose fans often lambast owners Fenway Sports Group for not making 'marquee' signings.
But this would not just be a marquee transfer if they pull it off.